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This bill amends Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 to strengthen attorney accountability in federal lawsuits. It changes the standard for imposing sanctions on attorneys from discretionary ('may') to mandatory ('shall') when Rule 11 violations occur, and specifies that sanctions must include compensation to injured parties for reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs. The bill also permits courts to impose additional sanctions such as striking pleadings, dismissing suits, or ordering payment of penalties, while including a rule of construction stating the amendment does not bar assertion of new claims or defenses under federal, state, or civil rights laws.
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